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You can reinstall apps on your Android device if you purchased them from the Google Play Store. And, even better, you don't need to pay for the apps again to retrieve them from the store. This means you can have your old apps back in a matter of minutes if you buy a new Android device or reset your old one. Furthermore, you can install the apps on all your Android devices without purchasing the apps again. To retrieve the apps, you must use the same Google account you used when you bought them.

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Launch the Play Store app on your Android device. You can find the app icon on one of the screens or in the Apps menu.

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Tap or press the "Menu" key and choose "My Apps" from the menu.

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Select the "All" tab to view all apps you purchased or downloaded for free from the Play Store.

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Select the app you want to install and then tap the "Install" button to install it on your Android device.

Tips

To check which account you're using, tap or press the "Menu" key on the device, choose "Settings" from the menu and look at the Account section.

To switch accounts, tap the "Account" section and then tap another Google account.

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Nick Peers has been writing technology-related articles since 2003. His articles have appeared in dozens of technical publications, including MSN UK, CNET, BBC Who Do You Think You Are, LifeHacker UK and TechRadar. He holds a Masters in information technology degree from the University of East London.